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Some LTC Patients Have Inadequate or No Drug Coverage

02/21/2020

According to new study findings, which were published online in Medical Care, Medicare enrollees in long-term care (LTC) were found to have inadequate or no drug coverage.

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02/21/2020

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Congress Revisits Surprise Billing With New Mediation Proposal

02/21/2020

The latest attempt to reach resolution on the controversial practice of surprise billing comes from the House Ways & Means Committee, who propose a two-step mediation process to resolve disputes and eliminate the problem.

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02/21/2020

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Why Diabetes Lifestyle Interventions Changed to a Medicare-Covered Service

02/21/2020

Collaboration, national standards, and public input were key in converting the evidence-based lifestyle intervention from the 2002 Diabetes Prevention Program trial into a service reimbursed by Medicare, according to a study published online...

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02/21/2020

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CVS Health Publishes Methods to Reduce Gene Therapy Costs

02/21/2020

According to CVS Health, extending the National Medical Excellence (NME) program model, evolving the role of specialty pharmacy, value-based contracting, and financial protection programs are key approaches to reducing the cost impact of gene...

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02/21/2020

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ACP Publishes Support of Single-Payer System

02/21/2020

The American College of Physicians (ACP) endorsed a single-payer reformed system of United States health care in a broad proposal published in an Annals of Internal Medicine supplement.

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02/21/2020

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Researchers Identify Significant Risk Factors for Treatment Response to CD-19 CAR-T Therapy in ALL

01/27/2020

Results from an analysis presented at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting reveal significant risk factors for worse treatment response after CD-19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in relapsed/refractory (R/R) B-cell acute lymphoblastic...

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01/27/2020

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Data Support Monitoring Patients After Treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia

01/27/2020

According to data presented at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting, patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) should be monitored for serum phosphate after being treated with ferric carboxymaltose.

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01/27/2020

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Automated Texts, Other Tech Interventions May Improve Psychiatric Drug Adherence

01/27/2020

Telemedicine interventions may improve medication adherence in patients with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia, according to a systematic review published in General Hospital Psychiatry.

Telemedicine interventions may...

01/27/2020

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Intervention Program Proves Cost-Effective Among Military Population

01/27/2020

Recent study findings, published online in Obesity, suggest that a counselor-initiated intervention program is a cost-effective approach to address excess weight among US military members.

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01/27/2020

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TBI Boosts Risk of Mental Health Disorders After Combat

01/27/2020

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military combat increased the risk of a handful of mental health conditions compared with a critical combat injury without TBI, according to a study published online in the journal Military...

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01/27/2020

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Cost Savings with Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide, and Dexamethasone

02/19/2014

Tim Casey ;

New Orleans—Patients with untreated multiple myeloma had a cost savings of approximately $29,000 per treatment course if they received bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (BCD) compared with a group taking bortezomib,...

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The Race is On for Biotechnology Drugs

09/29/2014

Hundreds of companies worldwide are on the hunt for cheaper copies of costly biotechnology drugs, with >700 biosimilars now in development or already approved, according to a major study of the sector.

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09/29/2014

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U.S. Senator Expands Opioid Probe to Distributors, Drugmakers

07/27/2017

A Senate committee recently expanded an investigation into the causes of the opioid crisis plaguing the country.

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07/27/2017

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Recalcitrant AD Clears After Adding Treatment to Dupilumab

04/28/2021

A 35-year-old man with severe erythrodermic atopic dermatitis experienced clearance of his disease after 4 months of adding rescue tofacitinib to dupilumab therapy, according to a recent case report.

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04/28/2021

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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care

11/13/2024

David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...

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11/13/2024

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The Evolving Role of CGRP-targeting Therapies in Migraine Prevention

10/31/2024

Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.

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10/31/2024

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment and Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/26/2024

Alexander Spira , MD, PhD;

Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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09/26/2024

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Treatment Options for NSCLC: A Discussion on Coverage, Clinical Outcomes, and Payer Perspectives

09/25/2024

Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.

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09/25/2024

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Addressing the Root Cause of a Common Ocular Condition: A Virtual Roundtable

09/04/2024

View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.

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09/04/2024

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Addressing Health Disparities and Promoting Equity: The Role of Advanced Imaging Solutions

08/15/2024

Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...

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08/15/2024

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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

08/14/2024

Farrukh T. Awan , MD;

Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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08/14/2024

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Evolving Health Care Contact Centers Into Drivers of Value-Based Care

07/31/2024

Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.

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07/31/2024

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Enhancing Patient Medication Adherence: Insights and Strategies From Asembia 2024

06/11/2024

Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations

Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...

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06/11/2024

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Navigating the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act: Implications for Payers, Patients, and Manufacturers

05/24/2024

Melissa Andel, Principal, CommonHealth Solutions, LLC

Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.

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